Series: Funny Keynote Speakers and Corporate Comedians Who Market Intelligently - Jim Richardson

Jim Richardson does it all:  

Jim Richardson (1) performs as a funny keynote speaker and corporate comedian at corporate events, (2) mentors new talent by way of his informative workshops and (3) sends out an informative and motivating newsletter. A tireless top talent, engaging writer on a global level and a reigning marketer, I am driven to say, "That's how it's done folks!"

Go to Jim Richardson's
Keynote Speeches and Seminars Page
jimrichardson.com/jimtalks.shtml

Those that can benefit from Jim's teachings are:

Stand-up comics

Improvisation and Sketch Groups, Comedy Teams

Writers

Business Keynote Speakers

Politicians 

Agents, Mangers, Casting Directors, Comedy Clubs and Comedy Producers

Radio and TV Hosts, DJs

Health Professionals

Lawyers

Salesmen

Educators and Students

Ministers

Actors, Filmmakers, Photographers

Singers

Ventriloquists,

Puppeteers & Other Solo Acts

Singers

To increase both the range and proficiency of writing and performing techniques -

Everyone can always use a little improvement!

What Jim Richardson wants you to know:

Steps to take before becoming Jim Richardson's client:

a)  Review information on Jim Richardson's web pages, especially

     1.  Check list of topics you need to master:

          http://stand-upcomedyworkshop.com/IntermediateAndAdvancedCourseTitles.html

     2.  Coaching and Co-Writing Procedures:

          http://www.stand-upcomedyworkshop.com/coach.html

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b)  If you have questions, Jim Richardson will address them directly.  

     Contact:  Jim@JimRichardson.com.

Set up your free orientation appointment now for a phone or video chat at a mutually convenient time!

Jim@JimRichardson.com

Comedy, Coach and Co-Writer

Phone:  415-877-4424

Snail Mail:

Jim Richardson, Owner

Organized Comedy

P. O. Box 992

Mill Valley, CA  94942-0992

Humorous Speakers Bureau Series - Ten Funny Keynote Speakers and Corporate Comedians Who Market Intelligently

This is a ten-part series highlighting funny keynote speakers and clean corporate comedians who use both their creativity and intellect to market successfully.  To a be a successful public speaker, it is so important to combine these two aspects of the business.  As president of The Humorous Speakers Bureau and a clean female corporate comedian, there are keynote speakers and clean corporate comedians I admire for their business sense in marketing and social media presence.  I am presenting these speakers daily, but in no particular order.  They are all No. 1 in my opinion.

Humorous Speakers Bureau - Greg Schwem

     Greg Schwem responds to his client's need for customized entertainment.  When working for his corporate clients who include Microsoft, IBM and McDonald's, he stresses the "custom" aspect of his corporate comedy show. Greg Schwem will research a client's website extensively and include tasteful funny material about their people, products and culture.  Greg Schwem's videos are updated regularly on his web site and demonstrate the hilarity of customized corporate comedy.

Greg Schwem Business Humorist/Corporate Emcee/Syndicated Columnist/Author

"King of the Hill in the world of corporate comedy!" - Chicago Tribune

web:  www.gregschwem.com

watch:  www.youtube.com/gregschwem

follow:  www.twitter.com/corpcomic

Click here to read about Greg in Parade Magazine

Click here to learn about Greg's book

Three Secrets to Becoming a Clean Stand-up Comedian

Secrets to Becoming a Clean Stand-up Comedian

Many new comedians grace the stage with full intent of delivering a clean show. They take the showcase stage at comedy clubs like Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, Up Comedy Club or The Improv and attempt to deliver clean comedy. By performing clean comedy, whether they be funny female comedians or male clean comedians they are then able to pursue the goal of someday performing solo as a clean corporate comedian.

1)  Performing clean comedy means there should be no use of swear words, no offensive set-ups and no offensive punchlines.  It is important not to embarrass or offend as a corporate comedian.  An offended audience leads to complaints to human resources. Repetitive complaints may develop into real problems for the company hosting the corporate event.  Violating the rules of "clean" will result in loss of trust, reputation and bookings.

2)  Be aware of your own interpretation of clean comedy.  "Clean" should not be a product of your own subjective interpretation. New talent today takes its direction from Comedy Central where there are no limits on topics and vocabulary. A new comic often believes if he simply "cleans up his act" by cleaning up his four letter words, the goal of clean comedy has been accomplished. I've seen club owners shaking their heads in dismay as they watch a new talent use every word but the "f" bomb and think they've achieved clean.

Subject matter that is truly "clean" is a topic that you could deliver one-on-one to your Aunt Clara in front of her bridge club. This is assuming your aunt was never a member of Hell's Angels or senior cook on a ship. Topics involving family, sports, children, husbands, wives and corporate life are all fair game. Any talk of sex must be approached with extreme caution. After all, would you feel comfortable talking about sex to your Aunt Clara?

3)  "Customized humor" is a good way to go if you want strong laughs that hit close to home for a corporate audience. Customizing humor involves researching the company's background and core interests prior to taking the stage. Although individuals can also be singled out as fodder, it is very effective to read from the company's handbook or muse over their graphs and charts. Where there has been pain, there is gain in the laugh department.

If you want to write clean, turn off the TV and think back to your childhood. What was right and what was wrong in dialogue with adults? These thoughts will be your guide. Writing clean material is a very difficult challenge when creating a new routine but taking the high road will lead to respect among your peers and admiration from you corporate audience.

At This Clean Comedy Event, I Sat Next to a Bishop! That is Clean Comedy Pressure!

http://humorousspeakersbureau.com Sally Edwards is the president of The Humorous Speakers Bureau marketing corporate comedians and funny keynote motivational speakers.
http://sallyedwards.org - Laugh to Good Health
http://comedybysally.com - Clean Corporate Comedy

Comedy in L.A. with Ray Romano

     Just took a trip out to L.A. and had a super time.  My husband, Bert and I, planned the trip to see our children who are in L.A. and San Francisco respectively.  However, we did spend some time at The Comedy Magic Club in Hermosa Beach because my husband is a friend of the manager Richie Barrett.  Our son Steven, who is also a comedian, joined.  (Of course that was the best part for me.)

     Richie was an awesome host and made us feel very much at home.  We ate dinner in his company in a private room and really received the super treatment.  It was a special thrill for our son because he is relatively new to the comedy scene and he got a real bird's eye view of backstage.

    As is customary to the Comedy Magic Club the stars were out.  Although I have met most "wow" comedians from their visits to Chicago, I had never met Ray Romano and he made a special guest visit that evening.  It just so happened that there was a benefit that night and the audience was all women.  Believe me, I wanted to be on that stage but Ray handled the same sex crowd with finesse.  They loved him!

      We exited when Ray's portion of the show was over.  On the way out, I passed him in the hallway and shook his hand.  He was very gracious and I told him I was big fan of his show that still airs daily.  If you want to know what Ray Romano is really like - watch "Everybody Loves Raymond."  At first glance, it does seem to provide a true reflection.

Humor Book - Comedy Mom! My Funny Stand-up Life! by Comedian Sally Edwards

My book is published!   Now on my site for purchase - soon to be on sites worldwide!

Comedy Mom!  My Funny Stand-up Life

Available at ComedyBySally.com

"Comedy Mom! My Funny Stand-up Life" by clean female comedian Sally Edwards is a very funny and inspiring book about parenting and stand-up comedy. Sally Edwards is a mom and comedian who overcomes paralyzing stage fright by discovering hilarity in the raising of her own children. Experiencing an unsettling childhood, Sally Edwards lives her teenage years at an all-girls' Catholic boarding school where she first discovers she has a gift for making people laugh. The birth of Sally's three children with Zanies' Comedy Club Executive Vice President, Bert Haas, inspires a wealth of funny stories with a positive and uplifting message!